I'm extremely excited about this game tonight... But I cannot figure out what perks to grab for my beefy tank build.

I want to play a one handed, shield, heavy armor beefy SOB.

Could anyone give me some recommendations on optimal builds? I was thinking Alchemy, and possibly Enchantment to make my tanky stuff even better.

Are those 5 perk trees the optimal route? Is there something I really should look into that I'm missing? I don't want to spread myself too think as well when it comes to perks.

Also, when I start... Where should I spend perks first? Block? Heavy Armor?

Thanks for any help for this mega-noob!

Depends on the spells, but Restoration usually has some health buff spells
Heavy Armor
Block
Alchemy probably has some fortify health potions to make
Enchanting can put health buffs on you too i think

yeah

For absorbing damage and tanking it in the traditional sense of the word... I agree with Restoration. Heavy Armour. Definitely go with one-handed and shield for optimum protection. I'd go for Enchanting over Alchemy - boost your armour and weapons and you'll have Restoration to give you that HP hit when you're low. Essentially a Paladin character but I think it'd be one of the more effective tank builds.

Hmm..

Well I don't want to have to spend too many perks in enchanting and restoration since I'll need them in one handed, block, heavy armor, and even smithing....

Will I need to spend perks in enchanting and restoration? How much magica will I need? I figured Alchemy would make potions that could give a lot of restoration effects without having to use perks and up my magica...